El-Rufai Says Tinubu Has Lost Public Support
Former Kaduna State governor and Social Democratic Party (SDP) chieftain, Nasir El-Rufai, has delivered a damning verdict on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating emphatically that “the guy is gone.”
In an interview aired on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday evening, El-Rufai disclosed that Tinubu’s popularity has plummeted, especially in the North and Southeast, where he claims the president now has a 91% disapproval rating.
“We have done some polling in many parts of the country, particularly in the Southeast and the North. President Tinubu has a 91% disapproval rating—even in Lagos, he has a 78% disapproval rating,” El-Rufai said.
Southwest Shows Mixed Sentiments
While Tinubu still maintains some level of support in the Southwest, El-Rufai noted that even in those areas, dissatisfaction is growing.
“In states like Ondo and Ekiti, he’s doing better than the 78% disapproval we found in Lagos, but there’s no state where his approval crosses 50%, even in the Southwest,” he stated.
Economy, Security, and Governance Under Fire
El-Rufai took a harsh swipe at the president’s performance in office over the last two years, labeling it a “miserable failure” on critical fronts.
“The economy has stopped. The insecurity architecture has failed. There are no clear trade or investment policies, and everything is going wrong,” he said.
He added that while the government is generating revenue, there is no visible impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
“They are raising lots of revenues, but we don’t know where the revenues are going because there are no results,” El-Rufai alleged.
Call for Change Ahead of 2027
The former governor urged Nigerians to evaluate their lived experiences under Tinubu and consider alternative leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
“If your life has gotten better since Tinubu was sworn in on May 29, 2023, fine. But if not, why not give other people a chance?” he asked.
El-Rufai’s comments are likely to stoke political debates as opposition figures begin positioning for the next election cycle.
